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The Los Angeles Clippers doused some cold water on the blazing Utah Jazz on Friday night, ending their nine-game winning streak with a 116-112 victory. Despite the Jazz suffering just their second defeat in the last 22 games, Donovan Mitchell still took some positives in what he called “a bump in the road.” Via Eric […]

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley has been one of the league’s most underrated and underappreciated players for several seasons now. He’s been a borderline All-Star during his years with the Memphis Grizzlies. But for some reason, the 33-year-old playmaker has been left out of the festivities every time and has yet to have an All-Star […]

Donovan Mitchell had a hard time in the Utah Jazz’s 116-112 loss against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, and it’s all because of Patrick Beverley. While one would quickly think of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George as the biggest problem for Mitchell, it was actually the 6-foot-1 guard that stuck quite well in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still widely regarded as the team to beat in the stacked Western Conference this season. Kendrick Perkins, however, recently warned LeBron James and and his supporting cast not to rest on their laurels anytime soon. The Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers will likely give them a dog fight […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Paul George just got back from an injury after missing seven games. But he might need to check on that bothersome toe once more after Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz put him on skates on Friday. In the second half of the Clips’ hosting of the Jazz at Staples Center, […]

While the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz on Friday, they learned a hard lesson: never, ever give space to Donovan Mitchell. Midway through the fourth quarter and the Clippers leading 94-90, Mitchell quickly cut the lead with a massive dunk. Leaving  his defender in the dust, Spida found a driving lane and took […]

LOS ANGELES – The LA Clippers have held their ground while missing their two stars over the last couple of weeks. They’ll get both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George back for Friday night’s showdown against the Utah Jazz. Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Nicolas Batum WILL PLAY tonight vs. the Jazz. #Clippers — Tomer Azarly […]

The Utah Jazz will have their floor general back on the floor on Friday, as Mike Conley has been cleared to play against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. The 6-foot-1 guard has missed the Jazz’s last six contests due to a sore right hamstring. The team confirmed the positive development hours before tip-off […]

The Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers finish their back-to-back set Friday night at Staples Center. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Jazz-Clippers prediction and pick. The Jazz hold the best overall and against the spread record in the league at 24-5 and 22-6-1, respectively. The Clippers stand at 21-9 overall […]

The Inside the NBA crew announced the All-Star starters for this year’s game in Atlanta. Throughout the announcement, the guys were debating on the top players in the NBA and the impact that they’re having on the season.  Hall of Famer Charles Barkley made a bold statement explaining that Utah Jazz sixth man Jordan Clarkson […]

With 19 wins in their last 20 games and the league’s best record at 23-5, the Utah Jazz has looked like the NBA’s best team for most of the season. The Jazz is now considered as a legitimate title contender, and one man who believes they have what it takes to reach the Finals is […]

The Utah Jazz continue to roll this season as they currently hold a 23-5 record for the top spot in the stacked Western Conference. Most of their key players have all been spectacular but the emergence of sixth man Jordan Clarkson is turning out to be an integral part of their newfound success. He is […]

Jordan Clarkson had one of the best scoring nights of his career when he dropped 40 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a thrilling 134-123 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Jazz sixth man’s big outing spoiled the otherwise magnificent night of Sixers star Ben Simmons, who scored a career-high 42 points on Monday […]

Utah Jazz reserve Jordan Clarkson woke up on the right side of the bed on Monday and exploded for a huge night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Clarkson once again came off the bench and dropped a season-high of 40 points, including tying his career-high of eight three-pointers to help the Jazz extend their winning streak […]

After Jordan Clarkson’s 40-point outburst on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley expressed his belief that the swingman should bag two major NBA awards. Via Twitter, Conley backed Clarkson as his choice for the Sixth Man of the Year and the Most Improved Player of the Year for the 2020-21 NBA […]

Former NBA champion Nick Young savagely ripped Ben Simmons after the Utah Jazz romped past the visiting Philadelphia 76ers behind a career effort from Jazz sixth man Jordan Clarkson. To recall, Clarkson and Simmons were both previously linked to model Kendall Jenner, and Young made sure to remind everyone about this. Swaggy P went took […]

Monday’s game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Utah Jazz would’ve featured two of the top big men in the league today. Unfortunately, Joel Embiid had to sit out the game due to back tightness, as reported by Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Joel Embiid is now going to miss tonight's game against the Jazz with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz meet for the first time this season in a showdown in Salt Lake City. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Sixers-Jazz prediction and pick. The Sixers hold an overall record of 18-9 and are 14-11-2 against the spread. Philadelphia is coming off a loss to the […]

The streaking Utah Jazz successfully defended their home floor as they dealt the visiting Miami Heat with a tough loss on Saturday night. After their encounter, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra praised the Jazz for their good showing, especially on the defensive end. He also pointed out the errors that his squad will need to […]

The Utah Jazz continue their torrid streak after they took care of the Miami Heat with a 112-94 win on Saturday night. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Utah has now recorded 16 double-digit victories over this insane 18-1 stretch. They share that distinction with just two other teams – the 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks and […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell just made sure to let everyone know why his nickname is “Spida.” During the first half of their home game against the Miami Heat, Mitchell showcased his athletic gifts with a filthy one-handed spike. Watch the epic play by the Jazz star below: Spida SLAM! 🕷 pic.twitter.com/qXj9pII0kV — NBA TV […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had nothing but praise for the Utah Jazz after they lost to the Jazz, 129-115. According to Eric Woodyard of ESPN, Antetokounmpo appreciated how the Jazz was playing as a unit and that they are the “best team in the West”: “It just looks fun. Like when I watch […]

After getting swept by the Utah Jazz in their two-game season series, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has nothing but admiration for the Western Conference’s top-seeded team. On Friday, Giannis and Co. bowed down to the Jazz, 129-115, in a game that was never really close. Utah led by as much as 21 points, with […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert put Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on a nasty poster on Friday at Vivint Smart Home Arena. In the opening period of the showdown between the two powerhouse teams, The Stifle Tower and the Greek Freak met each other at the rim. While it’s Giannis who usually serves up these […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Utah Jazz are set to face off on Friday evening in a heavyweight clash of two of the best teams in the NBA. Let’s examine this game and make a prediction while looking at the odds for the game. The Bucks are 16-9 overall and currently second in the Eastern Conference. […]

The Utah Jazz are the best team in basketball right now. Utah has won 16 of its last 17 games, including five in a row after Tuesday’s win over the Boston Celtics. The Jazz rank second in the NBA in net rating, including fourth in both offensive and defensive rating. Quin Snyder’s group is one […]

The Utah Jazz are the best team in the NBA right now. They lead the league with a 20-5 record, which matches its best start in franchise history, having won 16 of their last 17 games. One of the biggest reasons for the team’s success has been the play of guard Donovan Mitchell, who is […]

Someone call the police, Donovan Mitchell just dropped two grown men. Mitchell did it all for the Utah Jazz during their matchup against the Boston Celtics, including embarrass the other team’s stalwart defenders. Spida’s first victim was breakout star Jaylen Brown. The Jazz frontman used just the right amount of momentum to send Brown flying […]

The Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz meet for the first time this season in a showdown in Salt Lake City. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Jazz prediction and pick. The Celtics hold a record of 12-10 both overall and against the spread. Boston is coming off a loss to the […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown has been dealing with a knee injury that has caused him to miss some games now. While the Beantown team doesn’t believe it is a serious injury, the 24-year-old is in jeopardy of missing their showdown versus the Utah Jazz. Jaylen Brown is questionable for tomorrow’s game in Utah with […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has been a strong advocate for the Black Lives Matter movement in the NBA. This is exactly why it comes to no surprise that the 24-year-old came out with a hot take on a Utah school’s controversial policy on Black History Month. According to reports, the Maria Montessori Academy has […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball had the best game of his young NBA career on Friday, with the 19-year-old coming out with an astounding 34-point career-high performance against the Utah Jazz. This left more than a few folks wide-eyed, which as it turns out, includes Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell. After his team’s 138-121 victory, Mitchell […]

The Utah Jazz are in an excellent position to start the 2020-2021 NBA season with the first seed in the Western Conference. For Donovan Mitchell and company, holding the top spot in a highly competitive conference will certainly attract a huge target on their backs. The pressure crept up on them once again when they […]

The Utah Jazz are off to a scorching 17-5 start this season, good for first place in the Western Conference. Albeit they’ve been a playoff participant in each of the last four seasons, the 2020-21 NBA season has brought out the best version of the Jazz under head coach Quin Snyder. Utah’s prolific start is […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert showed his multilingual skills as he answered a Puerto Rican reporter’s question in Spanish on Thursday. Since Spanish isn’t exactly his first or even second language, the Stifle Tower made sure his grammar was on point by asking his good friend and former teammate Ricky Rubio. Gobert re-tweeted a post […]

Donovan Mitchell went from hero to zero for a fleeting moment in the first quarter of the Utah Jazz’s visit to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. In the opening quarter of the game, Mitchell got the ball back from a Derrick Favors steal and found himself all alone with acres of space. Unfortunately for the […]

Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell is one of the most electrifying dunkers in today’s game. However, The Spidah submitted a Shaqtin’ A Fool entry early in the first quarter of the Jazz’s road game against the Atlanta Hawks after flubbing what could have been the easiest two points of his career. Mitchell turned the ball […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert had an interesting way of contextualizing criticism from those, like Shaquille O’Neal, who believe he did not deserve the $205 million contract he signed with Utah in December. Gobert said during an interview with Sam Amick of The Athletic he believes strong play lends itself to criticism. The Stifle Tower […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic already had 33 points after just two quarters against the streaking Utah Jazz on Sunday. Most players would shoot more after such a hot start, but The Joker stayed within the Nuggets’ system and did not force anything. While he could have just as easily reached 50 points, the 6-foot-11 […]